Al Riyadh vs Al Kholood
Al Riyadh shut out Al Kholood with a solid 2-0
K. Keita and R. Abascal secure a confident home victory against the odds.
Al Riyadh delivered a composed performance to claim a 2-0 win over Al Kholood in the Pro League. K. Keita opened the scoring after the break at 65', and R. Abascal sealed the victory with a late goal at 89'. This result defied Fipster's high-confidence prediction of an away win for Al Kholood, proving the home side's resilience and finishing power.
Outcome probability
As the Saudi Pro League season progresses, Al Riyadh and Al Kholood prepare to face off in a match that promises competitive football. Both teams have shown glimpses of quality, but recent form and league standings suggest a tight contest.
Match factors
Al Kholood's superior scoring form
Al Kholood averages 2 goals per game vs Al Riyadh's 1, with top scorers showing higher goal rates
Creative midfielders driving Al Kholood attack
Iker Kortajarena and Coba provide strong assist and goal contributions, enhancing attacking fluidity
Al Riyadh's key attacker Teddy Okou in decent form
Okou has 3 goals in 6 games and recent scoring streak despite team's defensive issues
No confirmed injuries for either team
Both teams have full squads available, so no impact from absences expected
The context
Al Riyadh currently sit 12th in the league with 5 points from 6 games, struggling to find consistent form. Meanwhile, Al Kholood hold a more comfortable 7th place with 12 points, unbeaten in their last six matches with three wins and three draws. Historically, their head-to-head record is balanced with three wins apiece and two draws from eight meetings, setting the stage for an intriguing encounter.
Key insights
Iker Kortajarena
Al Kholood
Leads team scoring with 4 goals, showing strong recent form and key attacking influence.
Pro League 26/274 goals in 6 appearances, 0.67 goals/game
Julien Domingues
Al Kholood
Top assister with 2 assists and consistent goal threat, vital in linking midfield and attack.
Pro League 26/273 goals and 2 assists in 6 appearances
Teddy Okou
Al Riyadh
Top scorer for Al Riyadh with 3 goals, providing attacking spark despite defensive struggles.
Pro League 26/273 goals in 6 appearances, 0.5 goals/game
Analysis
Al Kholood's superior goal difference (+14 compared to Al Riyadh's -10) and unbeaten run this season highlight their attacking and defensive strengths. Midfielder Iker Kortajarena leads their scoring charts with 4 goals in 6 games, supported by Julien Domingues who contributes both goals and assists. Al Riyadh's top scorer Teddy Okou has netted 3 goals but the team’s defensive frailties may prove costly. The predicted halftime score of 0-1 suggests Al Kholood will start strongly, with Al Riyadh likely to respond but ultimately fall short.
Key facts
- 1.Al Kholood are unbeaten in 6 games with 3 wins and 3 draws.
- 2.Al Riyadh have 5 points from 6 games, with 1 win, 2 draws, and 3 losses.
- 3.In 8 head-to-head meetings, both teams have won 3 times each with 2 draws.
- 4.Al Kholood have a goal difference of +14 compared to Al Riyadh's -10 this season.
- 5.Iker Kortajarena leads Al Kholood with 4 goals in 6 appearances.
- 6.Julien Domingues has contributed 3 goals and 2 assists for Al Kholood.
- 7.Teddy Okou is Al Riyadh's top scorer with 3 goals in 6 games.
- 8.The predicted total number of cards in the match is 4.
Prediction
Expect Al Kholood to secure a 2-1 victory, maintaining their unbeaten streak and capitalising on their attacking prowess. The match should see a total of around four cards, reflecting a competitive but disciplined affair. Al Riyadh will fight hard but the visitors' form and goal difference edge them ahead.
Player Insights
Standout players Fipster expects to impact the match — curated highlights, not full squad lists
Home — Al Riyadh
Away — Al Kholood
The verdict
This fixture promises a lively contest with Al Kholood’s momentum and superior stats tipping the scales in their favour. Al Riyadh will look to tighten up defensively and rely on key players like Teddy Okou to make an impact, but the visitors are likely to take all three points in a 2-1 finish.
Form as the teams went into this match — excludes this result and anything since.
Team Comparison
Season shape — attack, defence, form, clean sheets & win rate
Home vs Away comparison
Goal difference in each of the last few fixtures — above the line is a net win, below is a net loss
Season comparison
Goals scored & conceded, goal difference and clean sheets across the season
Halftime Performance
What each side does once the whistle goes for half time
Streaks
Recent-form runs — each side’s most-recent game meets in the middle
Head to Head
Buckley
Yellow Card
Keita
Yellow Card
Bahri
Yellow Card
Keita
Assist: Sulaiman Hazazi
Bahri
Sulaiman Hazazi
Buckley
Muhammad Sawan
M. Mohammed
Al Jayzani
Al Ali
Ramzi Solan
Yaseen Al Zubaidi
Yellow Card
Abascal
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Al-Hilal Saudi FC | 7 | 6 | 0 | 1 | +18 | 18 |
| 6 |  Al-Ahli Jeddah | 7 | 4 | 0 | 3 | +6 | 12 |
| 7 |  Al Kholood | 7 | 3 | 3 | 1 | +2 | 12 |
| 8 |  Al Diriyah | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 | +2 | 11 |
| 10 |  Al-Hazm | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | -2 | 8 |
| 11 |  Al Riyadh | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | -8 | 8 |
| 12 |  Al-Fayha | 7 | 1 | 3 | 3 | -4 | 6 |
Match Statistics
Al Riyadh
4-2-3-1Starting XI
- 6K. KeitaM
- 10T. OkouM
- 11H. Al AliF
- 12Sulaiman HazaziD
- 14Essam BahriM
- 19A. M. MohammedM
- 22V. LekhalM
- 26R. AbascalD
- 67Mohammed Al KhaibariD
- 79F. Al JayzaniD
- 82M. BorjanG
Substitutes
- 5Hossam MajrashiD
- 17Hussain Al-RaqwaniF
- 23Hussain QasimD
- 24A. Al TaleM
- 29S. MatarM
- 97Emad FidaG
Al Kholood
4-2-3-1Starting XI
- 1Hamed Abdullah YousefG
- 5E. UtkusD
- 6J. BuckleyM
- 8S. CisséM
- 10Iker KortajarenaM
- 11CobaM
- 15Ramzi SolanD
- 22J. DominguesF
- 25Mansour CamaraD
- 38S. PinasD
- 70Muhammad SawanM
Substitutes
- 7Sultan Al ShehriD
- 24O. AbdulghaniM
- 26Yaseen Al ZubaidiF
- 27Abdullah Al AjyanF
- 30Mohammed Mazyad AlshammariG
- 39Abdulrahman Al DosariM
- 47Abdulrahman Al ObaidD
- 52R. JamanM
Al Riyadh
| Player | Pos | Min | Rating | G | A | Shots | SoT | Key Passes | Dribbles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R. Abascal | D | 90 | 8.0 | 1 | — | 3 | 2 | — | — |
| K. Keita | M | 90 | 8.0 | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | 3 | 0/1 |
| Sulaiman Hazazi | D | 69 | 7.0 | — | 1 | 1 | — | 1 | — |
| Mohammed Al Khaibari | D | 90 | 6.9 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1/1 |
| M. Borjan | G | 90 | 6.8 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Hussain Al-Raqwani | F | 16 | 6.7 | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — |
| Hussain Qasim | D | 21 | 6.6 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| V. Lekhal | M | 90 | 6.5 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Essam Bahri | M | 69 | 6.4 | — | — | 1 | — | — | 0/2 |
| A. M. Al Harthi | M | 74 | 6.4 | — | — | — | — | — | 3/3 |
| F. Al Jayzani | D | 80 | 6.3 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| A. Al Tale | M | 21 | 6.2 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — |
| T. Okou | M | 90 | 6.1 | — | — | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3/5 |
| H. Al Ali | F | 80 | 6.0 | — | — | 1 | — | — | 0/1 |
| S. Matar | M | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Emad Fida | G | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Hossam Majrashi | D | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Al Kholood
| Player | Pos | Min | Rating | G | A | Shots | SoT | Key Passes | Dribbles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E. Utkus | D | 90 | 7.3 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — |
| S. Cissé | M | 90 | 7.0 | — | — | 5 | 3 | 1 | 4/4 |
| J. Buckley | M | 70 | 6.9 | — | — | — | — | 6 | 1/1 |
| S. Pinas | D | 90 | 6.5 | — | — | 2 | — | — | — |
| Hamed Abdullah Yousef | G | 90 | 6.5 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yaseen Al Zubaidi | F | 20 | 6.4 | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | 2/6 |
| Ramzi Solan | D | 82 | 6.3 | — | — | — | — | — | 1/1 |
| Mansour Camara | D | 90 | 6.3 | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | — |
| Abdulrahman Al Dosari | M | 20 | 6.2 | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | — |
| J. Domingues | F | 90 | 6.1 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Muhammad Sawan | M | 70 | 6.0 | — | — | — | — | — | 3/8 |
| Coba | M | 90 | 5.8 | — | — | 3 | — | — | 6/9 |
| Iker Kortajarena | M | 90 | 5.7 | — | — | 2 | — | — | — |
| R. Jaman | M | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Mohammed Mazyad Alshammari | G | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| O. Abdulghani | M | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Abdullah Al Ajyan | F | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Abdulrahman Al Obaid | D | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Sultan Al Shehri | D | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Prediction Q&A
- Who did Fipster predict to win Al Riyadh vs Al Kholood?
- Fipster's AI model predicted Al Kholood to win against Al Riyadh.
- What score did Fipster predict for Al Riyadh vs Al Kholood?
- Fipster predicted a final score of Al Riyadh 1–2 Al Kholood.
- What were the win probabilities for Al Riyadh vs Al Kholood?
- Fipster's model gave Al Riyadh a 2% chance of winning, Al Kholood a 95% chance, and a 3% chance of a draw.
- How confident was Fipster in this prediction?
- Fipster's model assigned this prediction 95% confidence — a high-confidence call.